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o o Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1984 Page Five Discussion was held regarding the Whites conducting hayrides from their campground, and the care and housing of horses. Mr. White indicated that they had only four horses and that there was no problem with care and maintenance of these horses at the present time. Chairman Tracy questioned Mr. White whether he had people living in his campground in year-round camping trailers. Mr. White indicated that construction people working in the area would sometimes come with their families and stay for a few months in his campground. Rick Breezee indicated that he had driven through the campground for inspection purposes at various times and he felt it was evident that a number of sites were being used for more than just camping, and also indicated that he felt there were sites set up for year-round use. Rick Breezee further indicated that this use is not intended as a mobile home park. Chairman Tracy indicated that he felt there should be a recommended amount of time as to how long people can stay at the campground legally. Commissioner Pearce questioned whether a special permit could be granted for people who are working in the area for an extended period of time. Rick Breezee indicated that this would not be feasible because of the building Code and the restrictions placed on a permanent residential facility. Commissioner Wille indicated that he disagreed with Mr. Breezee because Mr. White has a campground and that people may want to camp in the winter time. Mr. Breezee indicated that he had no problem with people camping in the winter, but that he did have a problem with people staying at the campground indefinitely, because the.campground does not meet the building code, HUD standards, or the proper zoning. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission that the campground be used for camping only, and that it not be used as a permanent residency. The Planning Commissioners further consented to not put this in the motion but to wait for an interpretation from the City Attorney, and that the City Council could then include it in thei:r motion if they so desired. Rick Breezee indicated that he felt that what the Whites have done to the camp- ground is a positive influence on the City of Elk River. COMMISSIONER PEARCE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT WAPITI PARK CAMP- GROUND LOCATED AT 18746 TROY STREET, BE GRANTED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF THE CAMPGROUND IN A R-lB ZONE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THAT A MUTUAL ROAD EASEMENT AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO SECTION 1008.14(0) OF THE CITY CODE BE SIGNED. 2) THAT THE NUMBER OF CAMPSITES WITHIN THE CAMPGROUND BE 109, AND THAT THERE ALSO BE 20 TENT SITES, AND THAT NO ADDITIONAL CAMPSITES BE ADDED. 3) THAT THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE CAMP AREA BE FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M. 4) THAT MINOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BE RESTRICTED TO CUSTOMERS CAMPING IN THE CAMPGROUND, AND ALSO THAT THIS BE RESTRICTED TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ONLY. 5) THAT THE STORE AND RESTAURANT FACILITY LOCATED IN THE CAMP AREA BE PRIMARILY FOR THE USE OF THE CAMPGROUND AND THAT THESE FACILITIES SHOULD NOT BE EXPANDED.